Selected Letters Of Madame De Sevigne (1898) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164848387)

Selected Letters of Madame de Sevigne is a collection of letters written by Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, a French aristocrat and writer, to her daughter and other family members and friends. The letters were written between 1671 and 1696 and offer a unique insight into the social and political life of France during the reign of Louis XIV. Madame de Sevigne's letters are known for their wit, humor, and vivid descriptions of daily life, as well as for her intimate reflections on love, friendship, and motherhood. This 1898 edition of the letters includes a preface by the translator and editor, Leonard Tancock, who provides historical context and commentary on Madame de Sevigne's life and writing. The Selected Letters of Madame de Sevigne is a timeless classic of French literature and a fascinating glimpse into the world of 17th-century France.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Marie De Rabutin-Chantal Sevigne
ISBN-10: 1164848380
ISBN-13: 9781164848387
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 132
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.41lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.28d